The Versailles Treaty was a peace agreement signed on June 28, 1919, to officially end World War I. It was negotiated at the Palace of Versailles in France and primarily focused on punishing Germany, which was blamed for the war. The treaty imposed heavy reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions on Germany. In addition to addressing Germany, the treaty also established the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at preventing future conflicts. However, the treaty faced criticism for being too harsh and was a contributing factor to the rise of tensions that led to World War II.